Health Alert: Syphilis Cases in Newborns Have Jumped Dramatically in Recent Years. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 3,700 babies in the United States were born with
syphilis in 2022, a ten-fold increase from 2012. The CDC notes that timely testing and treatment during
pregnancy can prevent 90% of congenital syphilis cases, underscoring the need for improved public outreach
and screening. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2023
Diet: Cutting Glutamate May Reduce Odds for Post-Brain Injury Mood Disorders. For patients recovering
from traumatic brain injury (TBI), a recent study found that reducing glutamate intake may reduce the risk for
post-TBI depression and other mood disorders. Some common dietary sources of glutamate include soy
products and processed food products and additives, including MSG. Nutrients, November 2023
Exercise: Adding Brain Games along with Tai Chi May Provide Greater Benefits to Seniors. Past research
has shown that tai chi interventions can lead to better cognitive and physical health outcomes among older
adults, and now a new study has demonstrated that combining tai chi with cognitive challenges may lead to
even greater benefits. It’s hoped this new hybrid intervention can reduce the risk for falls among seniors, which
can help them remain independent longer into old age. Annals of Internal Medicine, October 2023
Chiropractic: Nearly a Third of Adults Have Shoulder Pain. Among a group of 1,128 middle-aged adults,
31.4% reported experiencing shoulder pain within the previous month. Further analysis revealed that those
whose work activities included physical or heavy manual labor were 66% more likely to have shoulder pain.
Doctors of chiropractic frequently treat patients with shoulder pain using a multimodal approach that combines
manual therapies and specific exercises. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, November 2023
Mental Attitude: Brain Injury Linked to Later Heart Risks. Using the Taiwan’s National Health Insurance
Research Database, researchers report that men with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a 14%
increased risk for heart failure. Additionally, women under age 50 with a history of TBI have a 32% elevated
risk for coronary heart disease. PLoS One, December 2023
Wellness/Prevention: Shark Healing Ability May Help Humans. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute
in Stockholm and the Marine Biological Laboratory note that shark skin has exceptional wound healing
abilities, which may lead to the creation of novel wound-healing treatments inspired by shark skin properties.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, November 2023
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